Senior Security Engineer: Offensive Testing & Research

ILLINOIS ADVANCED RESEARCH CENTER AT SINGAPORE LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic research institution in Singapore is seeking a (Senior) Software / Research Engineer to focus on penetration testing and secure software development. The role involves hands-on offensive security work, collaborating with researchers to exploit vulnerabilities and integrate security into innovative systems. Candidates should have a strong background in ethical hacking and experience with various security tools. The position offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Opportunity for professional development

Collaborative work environment

Conference participation support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in penetration testing, ethical hacking, or red teaming.
• Strong understanding of network protocols and application security.
• Experience with vulnerability assessments on applications, networks, and systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.
• Design and develop custom security tools for research purposes.
• Collaborate with research teams on simulations.

Skills

Penetration testing

Secure software development

Python

C / C++

Go

Rust

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field

Tools

Kali Linux

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nmap

Wireshark

Job description

A dynamic research institution in Singapore is seeking a (Senior) Software / Research Engineer to focus on penetration testing and secure software development. The role involves hands-on offensive security work, collaborating with researchers to exploit vulnerabilities and integrate security into innovative systems. Candidates should have a strong background in ethical hacking and experience with various security tools. The position offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional growth.